Books with author Caitie McAneney

Collaborating with others is a key skill for success in school and in life. Readers will learn all about teamwork, an important social and emotional learning skill that can be used in daily life. Teamwork is a vital component of developing relationship skills, and it includes the ability to communicate clearly, cooperate, and listen to others. Readers will enjoy eye-catching photographs and relatable text as they discover the tools they need to succeed as a member of a team. Familiar situations provided in the narrative ensure that readers not only learn about the concept of teamwork, but also understand how to apply it in everyday life.

Malala Yousafzai is a young woman who nearly lost her life after being shot for speaking out in favor of womens education in a part of the world where that is still a rarity. Instead of hiding after such a frightening experience, she became even more outspoken in her belief that all girls and women should be able to go to school. Malalas incredible life story is presented to readers through accessible text, engaging sidebars, and quote boxes featuring Malalas own words. Full-color photographs and a timeline of her life so far enhance this inspiring reading experience.

Butterflies are the beauties of the bug world. With colorful wings, amazing adaptations, and fascinating life cycles, butterflies are wonders to behold. This book offers readers an up-close exploration of butterflies, including different species, adaptations, habitats, and behaviors. Readers will enjoy vivid full-color photographs that bring the bug world into sharp and splendid focus. Fun facts are dispersed throughout and are written at an accessible level. This deep exploration of early science concepts will delight young bug lovers.

Bullying and school violence are two of the greatest issues in the forefront of today’s society. This book will guide readers through understanding how and why bullying happens, as well as how to cope when they witness bullying. “Tell Me More” sections supplement the text with helpful tips to overcome the situation and deal with feelings of poor self-esteem. Readers will learn how to speak up about bullying, and how to be defenders of the bullied. Age-appropriate text is supported by vivid imagery, index, glossary, and a list of supplemental websites for further reading.

African elephants are the largest mammals living on Earth's surface. These lumbering land animals live amazing lives, traveling in herds with strong family bonds and looking out for each other. Readers will love learning about elephant anatomy, diet, range, and behaviors, as well as more about their super senses and skills. Brilliant photographs of African elephants in the wild will capture readers' attention, while fun facts will keep them turning the page. Help readers get wild with this book about African elephants.

Self-motivation is an essential skill young people need to tackle tasks big and small and succeed at school and in life. Introduce your students to the social and emotional learning (SEL) core competency of self-management, which relates to the ability to set and work toward goals. Readers will learn how to set goals, work through setbacks, and harness their inner drive. Strategies for everyday use are paired with relatable scenarios to give students the tools they need to get motivated and succeed at any task.

Collaborating with others is a key skill for success in school and in life. Readers will learn all about teamwork, an important social and emotional learning skill that can be used in daily life. Teamwork is a vital component of developing relationship skills, and it includes the ability to communicate clearly, cooperate, and listen to others. Readers will enjoy eye-catching photographs and relatable text as they discover the tools they need to succeed as a member of a team. Familiar situations provided in the narrative ensure that readers not only learn about the concept of teamwork, but also understand how to apply it in everyday life.

Readers will love this high-interest and information-rich volume about the masked backyard bandit—the raccoon. This book introduces readers to the anatomy, habitat, and behavior of raccoons. It also discusses the ways these animals can be dangerous, including their ability to spread rabies. Readers will enjoy supplementary fact boxes that add to the reading experience. Vivid visuals will draw readers in, and the accessible and fascinating text will deepen their knowledge of our relationship with raccoons.

Jellyfish are some of the creepiest creatures out there. They're about 95 percent water and basically evaporate when they wash up on a beach, and, they don't have brains! This absorbing book details how these animals survive without this important organ and other weird facts about the invertebrate world. Even more fascinating than the freaky facts are the eye-catching images that illustrate each crucial concept. Sidebars and graphic organizers present more valuable information.

How do animals such as birds, insects, and bats stay in the air? The answer of course is wings and feathers. Wings and feathers are important adaptations that have taken millions of years evolve. Feathers first appeared during the time of the dinosaurs, and birds are actually distant relatives of dinosaurs. Insects with wings appeared many thousands of years before feathers appeared. This book discusses how these adaptations benefit the birds, insects, and other animals that possess them. Vibrant photographs of flying animals are paired with manageable text to make this book both educational and engaging.

Jellyfish are some of the creepiest creatures out there. They're about 95 percent water and basically evaporate when they wash up on a beach, and, they don't have brains! This absorbing book details how these animals survive without this important organ and other weird facts about the invertebrate world. Even more fascinating than the freaky facts are the eye-catching images that illustrate each crucial concept. Sidebars and graphic organizers present more valuable information.